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4 March 2026 | Paris, France

Exclusive Invite-Only Workshop for Brands and Suppliers

Preferred Materials Strategy and Next-Generation Material Solutions

Join us for an exclusive workshop, designed specifically for sustainability, sourcing and product leaders in apparel and footwear.

This event is invite only, and free.

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Building Preferred Material Strategies Together

This session brings together innovators, material scientists, sourcing executives, and LCA experts to explore how brands and suppliers can accelerate the transition toward lower-impact materials – and navigate the growing complexity of preferred material frameworks.

In a world where material choices shape both environmental impact and brand perception, this workshop focuses on a key question: How can brands accelerate and scale their preferred materials strategy to meet their climate targets?

“The event was very well organised. The subject was a great choice and the location was just perfect” – previous workshop attendee

 

Workshop topics

Building a Preferred Materials Strategy

An overview of the key steps involved in developing a Preferred Materials Strategy – from establishing impact baselines to building tiered material frameworks and setting quantitative KPIs. We’ll look at how brands approach these steps and how suppliers can align with evolving expectations.

Evaluating Next-Generation Materials

We’ll examine how to assess impact claims, durability, chemistry, scalability, readiness, and certifications – and discuss how to compare small-scale innovations with fully scaled materials using scenario and prospective impact analysis. 

Building a Shared Environmental Data Ecosystem

An introduction to Carbonfact for Suppliers and how verified, comparable LCAs can streamline environmental due diligence and support both brands and suppliers. We’ll discuss where the science is solid – and where uncertainty remains.

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What you'll get

  • A chance to collaborate with sustainability and sourcing leaders from globally recognized brands and suppliers.

  • Clear guidance on defining a robust preferred materials strategy grounded in science, practicality, and business constraints.

  • A deeper understanding of next-gen material categories, their potential, limitations, and the science behind their impact claims.

Agenda

Here is what you can expect:

  • 12:30 pm walk-in – networking, snacks
  • 1:30 pm – 5 pm – workshop 
  • 5 pm – 9 pm – Networking, drinks and dinner

The participation in the workshop and dinner is free and hosted by Carbonfact. 

Confidentiality: To encourage open and honest discussion, this session follows the Chatham House Rule. Participants are free to use the insights shared, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of speakers or other attendees may be disclosed.

Location

Paris, France. Exact location to be confirmed.

If you have questions about the event, please reach out to marketing@carbonfact.com

Speakers

About Carbonfact

Carbonfact empowers footwear and apparel brands of all shapes and sizes to harness their data for deeper insights, enabling precise Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), carbon accounting, and emissions reduction planning. Built specifically for footwear and apparel, we help brands improve data quality, identify emissions hotspots, and create actionable decarbonization roadmaps. Whether you're on a first-name basis with your supply chain or have no idea who does what across its many tiers, Carbonfact equips you with the tools to turn data into measurable progress.

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